By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 4, 2025
Pancake mix muffins are so easy to make using kitchen staples and, yes, pancake mix! They’re delightfully fluffy handheld treats that can be made with so many different add-ins, from chocolate chips to blueberries. My boys never like the same thing anymore, and I love how easy it is to make half the batch one flavor, and the other half another flavor. Homemade muffins have never been so simple and scrumptious!
Easy Pancake Mix Muffins
With two young boys, I’m a big fan of anything that makes my mornings easier. Using my favorite dry pancake mix and a few pantry staples for this easy breakfast, brunch, or snack recipe makes my life so simple. Studded with gooey chocolate chips, these easy muffins are a favorite at my house.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2½ cups dry pancake mix 360 grams
- ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 cup milk 227 grams
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, plus more for topping
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count standard muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the pancake mix, sugar, and salt together. 2½ cups dry pancake mix, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir in the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix just until combined. 1 cup milk, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Use a portion scoop to fill each muffin well with batter, about ¾ full. Top with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Muffins with Pancake Mix Step by Step
Mix the Dry: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count standard muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk 2½ cups of pancake mix, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt together.
Add the Wet: Stir in 1 cup of milk, 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix just until combined.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
Portion the Muffins: Use a portion scoop to fill each muffin well with batter, about ¾ full. Top with additional chocolate chips.
Bake the Muffins: Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
More Variations
- Use 1 cup of your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, raspberries, chopped strawberries, sliced bananas, granola , dried fruits, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
- Make them savory savory by adding in crispy bacon bits !
- Or add blueberries to make blueberry pancake mix muffins .
- Make them mini! Bake mini muffins at 350°F for 11-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How to Store and Reheat
In an airtight container at room temperature, these pancake mix muffins will stay fresh for about 3-4 days. You can gently warm them in the microwave (just a few seconds) if you want to get that freshly-baked feel back.
These muffins freeze beautifully! Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a super quick breakfast or snack!
Serving Suggestions
These are a great grab-and-go breakfast treat to enjoy with your morning coffee! I love pairing chocolate chip pancake muffins with shaken espresso or iced mocha .
more muffin recipes to try!
Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Banana Nutella Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins Recipe (Favorite Pumpkin Spice Muffins!)
Beer Bread Muffins
Pancake Mix Muffins Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Muffin Tin
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Ingredients
- 2½ cups dry pancake mix 360 grams
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk 227 grams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count standard muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the pancake mix, sugar, and salt together. 2½ cups dry pancake mix, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir in the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix just until combined. 1 cup milk, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Use a portion scoop to fill each muffin well with batter, about ¾ full. Top with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
